Atty. Douglas Alan Oguss

Atty. Douglas Alan Oguss

Douglas Alan Oguss is a lawyer practicing elder law, patent application, electrical & computer and 10 other areas of law. Douglas received a M.S. degree from Stanford University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Douglas Alan Oguss at a glance

Douglas Alan Oguss is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Brinks Gilson & Lione. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, ip, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Paten (2005). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Stanford University (M.S. Mechanical, 2001). Active member of American Bar Association Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Alan Oguss is a lawyer practicing elder law, patent application, electrical & computer and 10 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a M.S. degree from Stanford University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Douglas practices at Brinks Gilson & Lione in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Alan Oguss's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Alan Oguss handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Alan Oguss

Where is Douglas Alan Oguss's law office located?
Douglas Alan Oguss's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Brinks Gilson & Lione. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Alan Oguss handle?
Douglas Alan Oguss focuses on patent, trademark, ip, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Alan Oguss practiced law?
Douglas Alan Oguss has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Douglas Alan Oguss go to law school?
Douglas Alan Oguss earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (M.S. Mechanical, 2001).
How can I contact Douglas Alan Oguss for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2005
M.S. Mechanical
Stanford University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Paten
Admitted: 2005

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